The debate in Washington over funding for low-income housing projects could have significant, long-term impacts on West Marin, where a dearth of affordable housing stock collides with some of the lowest average wages in the county.
Funds from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development have long supported affordable housing projects in Bolinas and Point Reyes Station.
Two HUD programs, the Community Development Block Grants and the Home Investment Partnership Program, provide funds to…